Rutherford, Tennessee
Rutherford: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Rutherford is a city located in the county of Gibson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,151 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,064 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Rutherford
| Population | 1,064 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Gibson County |
| Different from | Rutherford County |
| Twitter username | rutherfordtn |
| Area | 1616 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1276,-88.9859 |
| Named for | Griffith Rutherford |
| Capital | Murfreesboro |
| Establishment | October 25, 1803 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:06:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 38369 |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rutherford is located at 36°7'39"N 88°59'9"W (36.1275700, -88.9859000).
Rutherford map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Murfreesboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rutherford decreased by 8.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,145 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,129 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,115 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,107 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,096 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,087 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,082 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,073 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,067 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,064 | -0.28% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Rutherford
1Rutherford City Hall
206 E Main St, Rutherford, TN 38369 View details
Phone: +17316657166 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rutherford, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221236 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Newbern | Newbern (TN) | 38059 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rutherford, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rutherford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Post Office | Rutherford (TN) | 38369 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rutherford, New Jersey borough in New Jersey, United States with a population of 18,209 people.
Other cities in Gibson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gibson County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 8,126 | City in Iowa |
| Milan | 7,608 | City in Gibson County, Tennessee |
| Medina | 4,379 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Trenton | 4,147 | City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Dyer | 2,203 | Human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Bradford | 1,011 | Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Gibson | 384 | Town in Tennessee |
| Yorkville | 252 | City in Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rutherford distances to largest Tennessee cities